Teesside’s James Arthur has reportedly been the subject of legal action by the frontman of pop band The Script.

According to American celebrity website TMZ, a lawsuit has been launched in the US alleging that Arthur’s 2016 hit ‘Say You Won’t Let Go’ is too similar to the Irish band’s ‘The Man Who Can’t Be Moved’ - from 2008.

The Gazette has attempted to contact Hall or Nothing Management, who confirmed they manage The Script, but a member of staff offered “no comment” and said that nobody was dealing with press inquiries for the group.

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The Hall or Nothing website also lists James Arthur as a client.

According to TMZ, The Script’s frontman Danny O’Donoghue is being represented by influential attorney Richard Busch. He famously represented Marvin Gaye’s estate in the multi-million dollar ruling over Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams’ song, Blurred Lines.